Question 1

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 2

A patient is unable to nod their head 'yes' but can shake their head 'no.' Which vertebra is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Atlas (C1)

Question 3

Which joint is classified as a diarthrotic, synovial, hinge joint?

Accepted Answer

Temporomandibular joint

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the functional classification of sutures in the skull?

Accepted Answer

Synarthrotic

Question 5

A patient presents with a fracture to the bone that forms the posterior base of the skull and contains the foramen magnum. Which bone is fractured?

Accepted Answer

Occipital

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct structural and functional classification for the intervertebral joint between adjacent vertebral bodies?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous, amphiarthrotic

Question 7

Which bone feature would you use to definitively identify a cervical vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Transverse foramen

Question 8

A patient has difficulty opening their mouth due to a joint disorder. Which joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Temporomandibular joint

Question 9

Which of the following ribs are classified as 'floating ribs'?

Accepted Answer

Ribs 11-12

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the movement allowed by a ball and socket joint?

Accepted Answer

Triaxial movement

Question 11

A patient is unable to rotate their head side to side ('no' motion). Which joint is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Atlantoaxial joint

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the cranial skull?

Accepted Answer

Zygomatic

Question 13

Which of the following joints is classified as a synarthrotic, fibrous, suture?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal suture

Question 14

A patient has a fracture at the bone that forms the anterior portion of the hard palate. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the costochondral joint?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous, synarthrotic

Question 16

If a patient has a herniated disc between L4 and L5, which type of joint is affected?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous, symphysis

Question 17

Which of the following bones does NOT articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

Hyoid

Question 18

A patient is unable to elevate and depress their mandible. Which joint is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Temporomandibular joint

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the movement allowed by a pivot joint?

Accepted Answer

Movement around one axis (uniaxial)

Question 20

A patient has a fracture of the bone that forms the posterior part of the hard palate and part of the orbit. Which bone is fractured?

Accepted Answer

Palatine

Axial Skeleton: Bones, Joints, and Functional Classifications

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